What to Eat After You Work Out

After burning all of that energy during your workout, you're probably going to be pretty hungry! Gold's Gym trainer Matt Dubbe says our bodies need to refuel and rebuild fatigued muscles after a workout, so it's really important that you eat a good meal with the right nutrition. Three things you're going to want to look for when figuring out what to eat after exercise are protein for muscle growth, amino acids for muscle recovery, and carbohydrates for glycogen.

Matt says the best thing to have after a workout is a pre-made protein shake that is ready-to-drink and doesn't have to be kept in the fridge.

Here are some other great options from Matt for your post-workout meal:

1. Grilled chicken on a whole grain tortilla wrap

2. A lean turkey burger on a whole wheat bun with a spinach side salad

3. Two rice cakes with peanut or almond butter topped with sliced bananas